Friday, November 30, 2012

Decorating A Game Room



The kids have moved away, and now you suddenly find yourself with an extra room in the house. Unless you’re in dire need of a home office, why not make that extra room into a game room? After all, you’ve worked hard enough, now it’s time to play, and the game room can be a room full of excitement and fun.

There was a time when you could only afford the luxury of a game room if you had a basement, and that usually meant a couch and a billiard table. However, in this age of technology the game room most likely will have a big screen TV and a game console with lots of video games. Few will still have a billiard table. One reason is because most rooms are not as big as a basement and a billiard table would take most of the space available.

Since this should be a family room, or a room for you and your friends to get together for fun, why not add a game table you can use to play board games, and perhaps a soccer table, or an air hockey game table. These won’t take up as much room as a pool table. If it’s in your budget, a jukebox can add to the fun and atmosphere!

What is the best way to decorate this room? What colors should you use? What about wallpaper? Below are some ideas you may want to consider.

First, be sure to use bright colors. Stay away from dark colors – no one wants to play in a dark room. Use “fun” colors such as light green, light yellow, and light orange, but try to only use the orange as an accent color. You should not paint an entire wall orange. Bright colors will raise the excitement level in the room, whereas dark colors will only bring gloom to the room.



In addition to painting the game room a bright color, you may want to add a colorful border as well. There are so many patterns to choose from! If the theme of your game room is geared more towards board games or card games, find a border with graphics of tables, chairs, or maybe poker cards. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, then look for borders that represent fun, excitement and celebrations. You should also try to have borders that appeal to both sexes. Keep that in mind with the colors as well. In other words, try to stay away from colors such as pink.

If the game room allows it, try to section off the room so that your friends and family can easily move from one area of the room to the other. For example, you may want to designate one area of the room as the card and/or board game area and place the table in that section of the room. The other area of the room could be designated as the TV area. Here, you can play video games or watch the Super Bowl or other sports games. If possible, try to have something for everyone.

As mentioned above, if it’s within your budget, a jukebox can really add to the fun. You can also use a stereo (perhaps with surround sound?) to add music to the room. Another great item is a karaoke machine. Be sure to have lots of sing-along lyrics, not only for the kids, but for the adults as well!

Consider holding a “Decorate the Game Room” party. Invite your friends and family and get them involved choosing colors, borders, games, music, etc. Together you can make this the best room in the house!

Shopping For Christmas Tree Decorations



When it comes to decorating for Christmas, there are a large number of individuals and families who put a lot of time and focus into decorating, especially their Christmas tree. If you are looking to decorate your Christmas tree this year, either by yourself or with your family, you will need to have Christmas tree decorations. While there is a good chance that you already have some Christmas tree decorations saved, you may need or want to purchase more. If that is the case, you will have a number of different buying options.

Perhaps, one of the easiest ways to purchase decorations for your Christmas tree is by visiting one of your local department stores. Department stores are nice because they sometimes double as discount stores; meaning you should be able to purchase your Christmas tree decorations, whether they be lights or ornaments, for a relatively affordable price. Also, depending on the size of your local department store, you should be able to find a fairly large selection of Christmas tree decorations.

In addition to your local department store, you can also find and buy Christmas tree decorations from specialty Christmas shops. Depending on where you live, you should have at least one specialty Christmas shop in or around your home. What is nice about specialty Christmas shops is that they specifically focus on Christmas. Essentially, that means that if you are looking for the largest selection of Christmas tree decorations, you may want to think about doing your shopping at a specialty Christmas shop. The only problem with specialty Christmas shops is that their items tend to be higher priced; however, the quality is often better than what you would find in most department stores.

If you are looking for high quality, elegant Christmas tree decorations or ornaments, but you do not have access to a local specialty Christmas store, you may want to think about doing your shopping online. Online, there are a number of retailers who specialize in selling Christmas tree decorations. In addition to the Christmas tree decorations that you may find in your local department store, you may also be able to find individuals or companies who specialize in creating unique, handcrafted Christmas ornaments. As you might expect, handcrafted Christmas ornaments, especially those that are customized, cost a fairly decent amount of money, but it would be more than worth the extra cost to get exactly what you wanted.

As previously mentioned, there is a good chance that you already have a collection of Christmas tree decorations saved from previous years. If you are looking to save money, when decorating your Christmas tree, it may be best to use all of your old decorations. You could easily change things around a little bit so that your tree doesn’t look exactly the same as it did in previous years. If you did not save your Christmas tree decorations from last year, you will need to purchase new ones. After you have purchased new decorations for your tree and the Christmas holiday has come and gone, you may want to save your new decorations for the following year. Doing so may make it easier for you to decorate next year’s Christmas tree.

Whether you are shopping for Christmas tree decorations on a budget or not, you should easily be able to find the decorations that you wanted or at least the ones that you need. While it is fun to shop for Christmas tree decorations, the fun part starts when the tree decorating process actually begins. For the best memories, decorate your Christmas tree with someone that you know and love.

Closet Organizer Kits







Do you want to get your closet in shape? Are you tired of not being able to find anything in there? If you are stumped on how to do it, consider purchasing a closet organizer kit. These kits come with everything you need to get the project underway and completed effortlessly. You can do it yourself with some very basic tools that most of us have at home including a drill, screws, nails, a hammer, and a good level. Once you have your closet organizer kit in place you will wonder how you ever survived before you had it!

While you can purchase closet organizers separately, using a kit is going to save you money. You will also get all the necessary brackets and installation items you need to get the job done correctly. A closet organizer kit is a great way to have items that accent each other and give your closet space an appealing look in addition to taking advantage of all that open space you aren’t using right now.

To make the closet organizer kit installation process easier, look for one that is partially put together with minimum assembly required. Look for adjustable organizer kits. Most require you to have wall studs to brace the screws and nails. If you don’t have studs then you can still use a closet organizer kit by installing wall anchors. Make sure you use the right type of closet organizer kit for your type of closet. Some are specific for a particular size of closet or for a walk in closet area.

Installing a closet organization kit is possible for anyone who can use basic power tools and follow step by step instructions. Some of the closet organizer kits are harder to install than others so make sure you get one that you will be able to install. If the option you won’t isn’t something you feel comfortable installing then get someone who more knowledge to do the job for you or to assist you.

It is easier to install a closet organizer kit if you have an assistance that can hold the organizer items in place while you are installing them. They can help you make everything level as well as run and get any tools that you may have forgotten to bring inside for the project. If you are using heavy wood materials, it is going to be much simpler with and extra pair of hands.

If you get in a bind during the installation of your closet organization kit, call the customer service number on the instruction manual. They can answer any questions you may have. They might also have an internet site to help you as well. You can search the internet answers for specific installation questions as well as tips for making the installation of our closet organizer kit as easy as possible.

Closet organizer kits can be purchased online, at any home improvement store, and at most retail stores. The amount of space a closet organizer kit will give you will amaze you. Most people are thrilled with the results they get. They find opening their closet to be an inviting adventure instead of a dreaded chore. Take a look at the various closet organizer kits available at your home improvement store, the internet, or ask for a free catalog from a retailer.

Preventing Water Damage In The Bathroom



The frequent use of water in the bathroom makes it extremely vulnerable for moist accumulation and potential water damage. By inspecting it regularly, you can reduce water related damages.

The following set of inspections is easy to perform and should be done once in every three months in order to keep your bathroom in good shape and to prevent potential water damages caused by the bathtub, the shower, pipe joints and plumbing, sinks, cabinets, and the toilet

Do not neglect performing these inspections and be thorough while performing them. Keep in mind that these simple inspections can save you a lot of money by providing early indications for water damage

Bathtub and Shower

The shower and bathtub require special attention and maintenance. Check the tiles and replace if cracked. Make sure that there is no missing grout between the tiles. Inspect and replace cracked caulking at joints where the walls meet the floor or the bathtub. Clogged drains and pipes problems will prevent the bathtub from drying and may indicate serious problems beneath the bathtub. Consult with a professional immediately to prevent structural damage. Pay attention to discolorations or soft areas around the bathtub walls as they may indicate an internal leak.

Plumbing

Signs for water damage are hard to detect since most pipes are installed inside the walls.

Pay special attention to flooring and walls moisture and stains as they may indicate an invisible plumbing problem. Check moisture levels in adjoining rooms as well.

Sinks and Cabinets

Sinks and cabinets are exposed to moisture and humidity daily and are often overlooked. Inspect regularly under the sink and on the countertop above it. Repair any drip in the trap as it may suggest drain problems. Look around the sink, slow draining pipes may indicate a blocked drain. Replace sink seals if they are cracked or loose.

The Toilet

The toilet is a vulnerable water junction. Check the water lines and search for leaks around the toilet seat, in the hose, and under the water tank. If you detect any signs of moisture on the floor around the toilet, check for leaks in the toilet rim and tank seals.

Be aware that hanging toilet bowl deodorants increases the chances for clogs.


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